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Job overview
The Electro Medical Equipment Manager will provide senior technical leadership, operational management and assurance for the Trust’s medical equipment management service. The post holder will be responsible for the safe, effective and compliant operation of the Medical Equipment Workshop, ensuring robust oversight of planned preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, medical equipment management, equipment availability, safety actions, incident investigation and supplier performance.
The role will also lead service improvement, governance, workforce competence and the development of standardised processes across the medical equipment lifecycle, supporting improved resilience, compliance and patient safety across the Trust.
The post holder will play a key role in the implementation and continuous development of the service’s Quality Management System, and experience of leading QMS implementation and achieving external accreditation to ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 will be highly desirable.
Interviews will be held on 23rd and 24th September 2026 which will be held in person only.
Please note: We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and manage the Trust’s medical equipment management service, providing senior technical oversight of the Medical Equipment Workshop and associated engineering activity. Key duties include ensuring safe and compliant delivery of planned preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment safety actions, asset management, equipment availability and medical device incident support.
The role will also be responsible for service performance, governance, supplier and contract oversight, workforce competence, and the development of standardised processes across the medical equipment lifecycle. This will include establishing and maintaining a formal Quality Management System, leading the service towards external accreditation to ISO 13485, and providing governance and oversight of the Clinical Engineering Apprenticeship programme.
The post holder will work closely with clinical, operational, procurement, finance, logistics, quality/risk and external supplier stakeholders to improve service resilience, compliance and patient safety.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Electro Medical Equipment Manager will act as the Trust’s senior technical lead for medical equipment lifecycle support and assurance. The post holder will have overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and governance of the Medical Equipment Workshop and associated clinical engineering activity across the Trust.
The post holder will ensure the safe, effective and compliant delivery of planned preventative maintenance, corrective repairs, calibration, asset tracking, equipment availability, safety alerts and medical device incident support. They will provide senior technical oversight, ensure appropriate escalation of risks, and support complex repair, replacement and lifecycle decisions.
The role will lead the development and implementation of standardised processes, procedures and governance arrangements for medical equipment management, including the establishment and maintenance of a formal Quality Management System and progression towards external accreditation to ISO 13485. The post holder will also be responsible for service performance reporting, audit readiness, risk management, supplier and contract oversight, budgetary input and continuous service improvement.
The post holder will provide leadership and professional support to the Medical Equipment Team, including oversight of workforce competence, training and development. This will include leading the Clinical Engineering Apprenticeship programme and ensuring appropriate supervision, assessment and progression arrangements are in place.
The role will require close working with clinical, operational, procurement, finance, logistics, quality/risk, digital and external supplier stakeholders to ensure the service supports Trust priorities, improves resilience, maintains compliance and contributes to patient safety.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience leading or managing a clinical engineering / medical equipment maintenance service (or equivalent technical service) within a complex healthcare organisation.
- Significant experience leading and assuring delivery of planned maintenance and corrective repair services across a wide range of medical devices, including complex technical decision-making and risk ownership.
- Extensive understanding of specialist medical devices and the associated maintenance, testing and fault-finding techniques
- Demonstrable experience of service performance management (KPIs, reporting, backlog management) and delivery of service improvement / change programmes.
- Experience of incident investigation and governance processes (e.g., risk management, audits, corrective/preventive actions) relevant to medical equipment services.
- Experience of financial management, including delegated budget responsibility and/or contract/supplier performance management.
- Experience of developing staff, supporting training/competence assurance, and managing workforce planning/skill mix.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of medical device lifecycle management, maintenance standards, and the risks associated with medical device failure or misuse
- Ability to communicate highly complex technical, performance and risk information and to negotiate with senior stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Strong analytical and judgement skills, including use of service data to inform decisions, prioritisation and resource planning.
- Ability to develop, implement and assure policies/SOPs and governance processes, including audit and quality improvement approaches
- Demonstrable capability in leading and managing teams, including performance management, coaching and effective workforce planning.
- Understanding of public sector procurement principles and contract management within delegated authority.
Qualifications, Accreditations, Education
Essential
- BSc level education evidenced through qualification, training or substantial experience in Clinical Engineering, or a relevant related engineering discipline.
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent level combination of post-graduate study and experience) in medical device or other healthcare related technology.
- Formal qualification in leadership and management or equivalent demonstrable experience.
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This advert is for Electro Medical Equipment (EME) Manager with London Ambulance Service NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 per annum incl HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Aug 2026.
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